WindsurfingUK Issue 9 December 2018 | Page 50

50 TRAVEL REP OF IRELAND Thanks Thanks to JP Australia, Neilpryde and K4 fins for the support, Peter Hart for so gracefully putting up with my gatecrashing of his course, John Michelin for some of the photos and my brother Alex for the rest. Finally Dad for lending me his lovely new board despite it absolutely nuking and not demanding it back after I repeatedly flat landed it… on the water I never did get to sail the reef properly, so I’ll have to keep an eye on the forecast for another chance. One day I’ll get a session like the one I watched from the dunes six years ago. All in all it was a fantastic trip. Donegal is a great location for a windsurf adventure and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to have a go at wavesailing, regardless of experience level. Yes it would have been easier to stay at home, but sometimes you’ve got to get out there and see the world beyond your local beach. Getting to share some great waves with my dad and brother topped it off and made it the best windsurf trip I’ve been on in ages. uk WIND SURFING